Saturday 17 December – Sunday 1 January

This Christmas holiday enjoy magically lit boats, merry Make & Takes and a Museum Trail – Christmas at NMMC takes on the theme of Lanterns & Lights with a magical nautical twist.

Photo looking up at the boats suspended from the ceiling of the Museum's Boat Hall, draped in warm lights.

Christmas has arrived

Decked in festive lights and sparkly stars, traditional wooden boats carry Christmas cheer. Using the Flying Flotilla, hung high from the Museum’s ceiling, the boats are lit with subtle ocean coloured hues and set amongst glistening star bursts.

Lantern display

See real and rare nautical lamps and navigation aids where sailors used the stars to guide them home.

Make & Take

In our crafting Make & Take sessions create a lantern inspired by starry constellations.

Museum Trail

Follow the trail through the Museum and find all the constellations hidden around the building.

It’s free!

The Lanterns & Lights activities are free as part of the admission price. Pay once, get in free for a whole year.